Category: Advocate Profiles

Judith (Judy) Heumann is currently a Senior Fellow at the Ford Foundation. She formerly served as the Special Advisor for International Disability Rights at the…

Justin’s favorite color is orange, and he have a personal goal of meeting one new person everyday.  If he is successful, then he also try to help…

From the moment she was born, Karen Gaffney began an incredible journey that continues today. She is the President of a non-profit organization dedicated to…

Award Winning and Breakthrough Advocate Kerry Magro knew early on that he wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. Kerry was diagnosed…

Hannah is our featured artist for 2018. “Dream It, Believe It, Achieve It” is the Kandel’s mantra. Hannah has created four message bracelets. To learn…

Harry works at Mencap and talks about employment for individuals with additional needs. [av_font_icon icon=’ue8f2′ font=’entypo-fontello’ style=” caption=” link=’manually,https://twitter.com/mencap_charity’ linktarget=’_blank’ size=’40px’ position=’left’ color=” admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=’av-28hvzx’] Follow on…

Jeanette Purkis is an author, public servant and passionate advocate for Autistic people and their families. via JeanettePurkis.com [av_font_icon icon=’ue8f2′ font=’entypo-fontello’ style=” caption=” link=’manually,https://twitter.com/jeanettepurkis’ linktarget=’_blank’ size=’40px’…

Jennifer is an autistic author who writes children’s literature, personal essays, and memoir. [av_font_icon icon=’ue8f4′ font=’entypo-fontello’ style=” caption=” link=’manually,https://www.facebook.com/MomWithAutism/’ linktarget=’_blank’ size=’40px’ position=’left’ color=” admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=’av-3ogdyo’]…

Elijah is speaking up for individuals with Down syndrome. Learn about Elijah at Elijah.net. [av_font_icon icon=’ue8f4′ font=’entypo-fontello’ style=” caption=” link=’manually,https://www.facebook.com/elijah5′ linktarget=’_blank’ size=’40px’ position=’left’ color=” admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=’av-gnksk’]…

Eileen is an actress who advocates for children with disabilities, families with genetic cancers, and fights for the inclusion of performers with disabilities in film…